Orrock's official website listed the following issues:<ref>[http://bobbyorrock.net/ Orrock for House, Accessed May 8, 2013]</ref>

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*'''Cutting Wasteful Spending

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"Bobby believes that the government must live within its means and held the line on the growth of the state budget. Since 2007, the General Assembly has cut spending by nearly $7 billion, maintained core services, and balanced the budget every year without raising income taxes."

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*'''Historic Transportation Improvements

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"Working with Governor McDonnell and legislators from both parties, Bobby helped pass a major transportation improvement plan that changes our current funding stream from being based on a per gallon tax to a sales tax approach that keeps pace with the economy."

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*'''Reducing the Tax Burden on Hard-Working Virginians

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"He has supported legislation that would reduce the sales tax on food, eliminate the hurtful estate tax, increase the per-child tax credit for educational purposes, and create long-term tax credits for health insurance for senior citizens."

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*'''No Medicaid Expansion without Reforms

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"With the implementation of legislation from Washington looming, Bobby has worked with Democrats and Republicans to establish the Medicaid Innovation and Reform Commission to oversee the implementation of Medicaid reforms."

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*'''Reforming and Expanding Education

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"Bobby strongly supported the Higher Education Opportunity Act, which would expand Virginians’ access to college while making it more affordable. As a public school teacher, Bobby has supported legislation that would dedicate more of our hard earned dollars to the classroom instead of in the administrative bureaucracy."

==Elections==

==Elections==

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Orrock {{2013isrunning}} in the [[State legislative elections, 2013|2013 election]] for [[Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2013|Virginia House of Delegates]] District 54. Orrock is opposed by [[Dustin R. Curtis]] in the June 11 Republican primary. The general election takes place on November 5, 2013.

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Orrock won re-election in the [[State legislative elections, 2013|2013 election]] for [[Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2013|Virginia House of Delegates]] District 54. Orrock defeated [[Dustin R. Curtis]] in the June 11 Republican primary. He was unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 5, 2013.<ref>[http://electionresults.virginia.gov/resultsSW.aspx?type=HOD&map=CTY ''Virginia Board of Elections,'' "Unofficial Primary Results," accessed June 13, 2013]</ref><ref>[http://electionresults.virginia.gov/resultsSW.aspx?type=HOD&map=CTY ''Virginia Board of Elections,'' “Official Results - 2013 General Election," accessed December 2, 2013]</ref>

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===2011===

===2011===

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:: ''See also: [[Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2011]]''

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On November 8, 2011, Orrock won re-election to District 54 of the [[Virginia House of Delegates]]. He was uncontested in the August 23 primary and defeated [[Matthew Simpson]] (I) the November 8 general election.<ref>[https://www.voterinfo.sbe.virginia.gov/election/DATA/2011/EB178FD6-875D-4B0D-A295-900A0482F523/Official/8_s.shtml ''Virginia State Board of Elections'' - November 2011 General Election Official Results]</ref>

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On November 8, 2011, Orrock won re-election to District 54 of the [[Virginia House of Delegates]]. He was uncontested in the August 23 primary and defeated [[Matthew Simpson]] (I) the November 8 general election.<ref>[https://www.voterinfo.sbe.virginia.gov/election/DATA/2011/EB178FD6-875D-4B0D-A295-900A0482F523/Official/8_s.shtml ''Virginia State Board of Elections'' - November 2011 General Election Official Results]</ref>

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In 2009, Orrock was re-elected to the Virginia House of Delegates. He ran unopposed. <ref>[http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/state_election_results.phtml?s=VA&y=2009#results_summary_H Virginia House of Delegates 2009 General Election Results]</ref>

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In 2009, Orrock was re-elected to the Virginia House of Delegates. He ran unopposed.<ref>[http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/state_election_results.phtml?s=VA&y=2009#results_summary_H Virginia House of Delegates 2009 General Election Results]</ref>

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==Issues==

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===Campaign themes===

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Orrock's official website listed the following issues:<ref>[http://bobbyorrock.net/ Orrock for House, Accessed May 8, 2013]</ref>

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*'''Cutting Wasteful Spending

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"Bobby believes that the government must live within its means and held the line on the growth of the state budget. Since 2007, the General Assembly has cut spending by nearly $7 billion, maintained core services, and balanced the budget every year without raising income taxes."

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*'''Historic Transportation Improvements

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"Working with Governor McDonnell and legislators from both parties, Bobby helped pass a major transportation improvement plan that changes our current funding stream from being based on a per gallon tax to a sales tax approach that keeps pace with the economy."

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*'''Reducing the Tax Burden on Hard-Working Virginians

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"He has supported legislation that would reduce the sales tax on food, eliminate the hurtful estate tax, increase the per-child tax credit for educational purposes, and create long-term tax credits for health insurance for senior citizens."

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*'''No Medicaid Expansion without Reforms

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"With the implementation of legislation from Washington looming, Bobby has worked with Democrats and Republicans to establish the Medicaid Innovation and Reform Commission to oversee the implementation of Medicaid reforms."

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*'''Reforming and Expanding Education

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"Bobby strongly supported the Higher Education Opportunity Act, which would expand Virginians’ access to college while making it more affordable. As a public school teacher, Bobby has supported legislation that would dedicate more of our hard earned dollars to the classroom instead of in the administrative bureaucracy."

==Campaign donors==

==Campaign donors==

===2011===

===2011===

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In 2011, Orrock received $152,628 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.<ref>[http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/state_candidates.phtml?s=VA&y=2011&f=H&so=O#sorttable Follow the Money - 2011 contributions]</ref>

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In 2011, Orrock received $152,628 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.<ref>[http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/state_candidates.phtml?s=VA&y=2011&f=H&so=O#sorttable Follow the Money - 2011 contributions]</ref>

Biography

Orrock earned his B.S. in Agricultural Education from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in 1978 and his M.Ed. in Agricultural Education from Virginia State University in 1988. A teacher by profession, Orrock currently works with the Ladysmith Volunteer Rescue Squad as a Cardiac Technician.[1]

Committee assignments

2014-2015

At the beginning of the 2014 legislative session, Orrock served on the following committees:

Campaign themes

2013

"Bobby believes that the government must live within its means and held the line on the growth of the state budget. Since 2007, the General Assembly has cut spending by nearly $7 billion, maintained core services, and balanced the budget every year without raising income taxes."

Historic Transportation Improvements

"Working with Governor McDonnell and legislators from both parties, Bobby helped pass a major transportation improvement plan that changes our current funding stream from being based on a per gallon tax to a sales tax approach that keeps pace with the economy."

Reducing the Tax Burden on Hard-Working Virginians

"He has supported legislation that would reduce the sales tax on food, eliminate the hurtful estate tax, increase the per-child tax credit for educational purposes, and create long-term tax credits for health insurance for senior citizens."

No Medicaid Expansion without Reforms

"With the implementation of legislation from Washington looming, Bobby has worked with Democrats and Republicans to establish the Medicaid Innovation and Reform Commission to oversee the implementation of Medicaid reforms."

Reforming and Expanding Education

"Bobby strongly supported the Higher Education Opportunity Act, which would expand Virginians’ access to college while making it more affordable. As a public school teacher, Bobby has supported legislation that would dedicate more of our hard earned dollars to the classroom instead of in the administrative bureaucracy."